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WELCOME TO EDENDERRY, PORTADOWN facebook.com/edenderry.c.d.a Edenderry is one the oldest and most historic areas of Portadown and at one time was the Hub of industry in the town. We are proud of our community spirit, culture and heritage and aim to promote these qualities at every opportunity. The Edenderry Community Development Association was formed in March 2004 by residents and former residents of the area, with the aim of improving the knowledge of the public by giving them greater involvement in the wider community and promoting awareness of history, folklore and the cultural heritage of the area. The Association was established to benefit the people of the greater Edenderry area regardless of class, creed or other opinion. We operate from Edenderry Orange Hall, Bridge Street, Portadown and most of our activities take place in the hall. Mr Jim Edgar, a true gentleman and a founder member and Honorary Secretary, devoted the last years of his life to our group and left us with a strong desire to further promote the richness of Edenderry's community spirit. One of our Cultural and Historical Society's first projects was researching the Wade pottery factory which operated in Watson Street. Visit www.wadeireland.co.uk for full details of the pottery project. To obtain a copy of the Wade Ireland book contact Cardwell McClure (07789550738). The Society have also published a book on the history of Edenderry which is told with many photographs and a wealth of well researched information. Copies are available in Hoys Butchers. The history of Portadown Foundry has been explored in a project by Edenderry Cultural & Historical Society (ECHS) thanks to a generous grant of £21k from the Heritage Lottery Fund Northern Ireland (HLF) In November 2011, following months of extensive research into Portadown Foundry, a very successful exhibition was held in the Millennium Arts Centre and Edenderry Heritage Centre Portadown and we now look forward to the subsequent book launch later in 2012. Mr David Simpson MP at our AGM
The photo to the right shows Mickey, Minnie and Maxine (our Secretary) smiling for the Valentine camera! They had a busy on Valentines Day giving out sweety ''Love Hearts'' compliments of Edenderry Cda Portadown - at the heart of the community :o) *To Book Mickey, Minnie or their friends contact Sam HappyHeroes contact 07500 485903* To date the Association has a Business and Residents Association, Cultural & Historical Society, Edenderry Arch Committee, an Art Society, Classical Ballet Dancing Classes, Teenage Zumba, The Zephaniah Irish Dance classes, Craft Group and Bellydance classes. We also publish a newsletter “Edenderry News” on a regular basis. The arch Committee have completed the New Arch project and the arch was opened by David Simpson MP, MLA and dedicated by the Rev. Stafford Carson. The major refurbishment of Edenderry Orange Hall funded by THE BIG LOTTERY, is now complete and it is a pleasure to work in. Indeed we are indebted to THE BIG LOTTERY for their support. Our long-term objectives include the establishment of a museum and heritage centre with special reference to Wade Ireland and a part time secretary manager to promote and organise the various groups. |
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